US4564178A
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Log holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-06-25
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Granted: 1986-01-14
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Expires: 2004-06-25
Abstract
Abstract A support to hold a log while sawing the log into fireplace lengths including a mechanism operated by the foot of the user to grasp the log and hold it clamped in place and having wheels so that the device will clamp easily and is easily moved from one place to another.
Inventors
- 👤 Harlan E. Steffe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 08:58
CPC Classifications
B; B27; B27B; B27B17/00; B27B17/0041
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
Log supporting device comprising a back group of legs fixedly joined together, a front group of legs fixedly joined together, said front group being pivotally joined to said back group, each leg of said front group being opposed by a corresponding leg of said back group to form a set, each set thereby comprising one back leg and one front leg, said front legs being pivotally tiltable relative to said back legs, log support means on at least two of said sets of legs, said support means being thereby tilted toward each other as said legs are pivotally separated.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
Log supporting device comprising a back group of legs fixedly joined together, a front group of legs fixedly joined together, said front group being pivotally joined to said back group, each leg of said front group being opposed by a corresponding leg of said back group to form a set, each set thereby comprising one back leg and one front leg, said front legs being pivotally tiltable relative to said back legs, log support means on at least two of said sets of legs, said support means being thereby tilted toward each other as said legs are pivotally separated.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The device of claim 1 in which said support means include post means fixed to said legs and removable bracket means removably engaged with said post means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
48 words
The device of claim 2 in which said bracket means are each L-shaped having one leg substantially horizontal to support a log and one leg substantially vertical to engage the side of the log and, with the cooperation of the opposite bracket, to clamp the log in position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
The device of claim 1 in which linkage means is engaged between at least one set of opposite legs whereby the space between the legs of that set and all similar sets can be varied.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The device of claim 4 in which said linkage includes a pedal means so that said linkage can be operated by a user's foot.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
50 words
The device of claim 4 in which said linkage has a closed position in which said set of legs is separated and an open position which said legs are brought together, and latch means is releasably engagable with said linkage means to hold said device releasably in an open position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
The device of claim 6 in which spring means is engaged between at least one set of legs to urge said legs to the closed position.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
53 words
The device of claim 4 in which each set of legs includes one front leg and one rear leg, wheels journalled on each of said rear legs whereby the device is readily portable and whereby the weight on the legs tends to spread the legs to the closed position of the bracket means.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1989-01-13 | 1989-07-15 | 1990-01-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-01-13 | 1993-07-15 | 1994-01-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-01-13 | 1997-07-15 | 1998-01-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |